Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will inaugurate new express trains and railway projects from Chhapra Junction on June 19, 2026. These new services aim to help passengers from Chhapra and Eastern Uttar Pradesh who travel to Delhi for work, study, and medical treatment. Along with the trains, a special rail engine will be sent to the Republic of Guinea from the Marhaura Loco Plant.
What is the schedule for the new Chhapra-Delhi Express?
The 12527 Chhapra-Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminus) Express will run once a week. It will leave Chhapra every Sunday at 8:50 PM and reach Delhi the next day at 2:00 PM. For the return trip, the 12528 Anand Vihar Terminus-Chhapra Express will depart Delhi every Monday at 4:25 PM and arrive in Chhapra at 9:40 AM the following day.
What are the other major railway updates for Bihar and Maharashtra?
Apart from the new express trains, the 65121/65122 Dohrighat-Aundihar MEMU train service will now be extended to Varanasi City. In Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced plans for a rapid rail network connecting Patna with Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, and Rajgir, with travel times under 40 minutes.
Regarding the Bullet Train project, Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the first section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor will open next year. Work on the Mumbai-Pune corridor will start in 2027, which will reduce travel time between the two cities to 48 minutes.
Details of New Services and Projects
| Project/Train | Route/Detail | Key Update |
|---|---|---|
| Chhapra-Delhi Express | Chhapra to Anand Vihar | Weekly service starting June 19 |
| Mau-Delhi Express | Mau to Anand Vihar | Inauguration on June 19 |
| MEMU Extension | Dohrighat-Aundihar | Extended to Varanasi City |
| Export Engine | Marhaura Loco Plant | 51st WDG4G engine to Guinea |
| Mumbai-Pune Bullet Train | Mumbai to Pune | Work starts 2027, 48 min travel |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the timing of the Chhapra-Delhi Express?
Train 12527 leaves Chhapra every Sunday at 8:50 PM and reaches Anand Vihar at 2:00 PM the next day. The return train 12528 leaves Delhi every Monday at 4:25 PM.
When will the Mumbai-Pune Bullet Train work begin?
According to Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, work on the Mumbai-Pune bullet train corridor will start in 2027, reducing travel time to 48 minutes.